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Strong's G5058 τελώνιον (telonion)

Telonion means “receipt of custom” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5058 — neginah (“stringed instrument”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5058
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G5058 Quick Answer

Strong's G5058 τελώνιον (telonion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. telonion (tel-o'-nee-on) n. 1. a tax-gatherer's place of business [neuter of a presumed derivative of G5057] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include receipt. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
telonion (tel-o'-nee-on) n. 1. a tax-gatherer's place of business [neuter of a presumed derivative of G5057]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
receipt

Meaning and Definition

telonion (tel-o'-nee-on) n. 1. a tax-gatherer's place of business [neuter of a presumed derivative of G5057] KJV: receipt of custom Root(s): G5057

Original Word
τελώνιον
Transliteration
telonion
Derivation
Root: τελώνης R1: 5057
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5058. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

tax booth

Usage: τελώνιον, -ου, τό (τελώνης), a custom house (so in MGr.), tollhouse, place of toll: Mat.9:9, Mrk.2:14, Luk.5:27.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5058 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render telonion, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

receipt Matthew 9:9 3×

How Strong's G5058 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5058 (τελώνιον) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5058 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5058 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 9:9 KJV

And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

Mark 2:14 KJV

And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

Luke 5:27 KJV

And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.

Strong's G5058 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 10:6 Septuagint / Brenton

And the sons of Ham, Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5058.

Genesis 10:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the sons of Ham, Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
Matthew 9:9 New Testament, KJV
And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
Mark 2:14 New Testament, KJV
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
Luke 5:27 New Testament, KJV
And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5058, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 10:6
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 9:9
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 2:14
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 5:27

Strong's G5058 FAQ

What does telonion (τελώνιον) mean?

Telonion (Strong's G5058) is a Greek word most simply glossed "receipt of custom". telonion (tel-o'-nee-on) n. 1. a tax-gatherer's place of business [neuter of a presumed derivative of G5057]

How many times is telonion (τελώνιον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G5058 across 4 books.

Where can I study telonion (τελώνιον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5058 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate telonion (τελώνιον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as receipt. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5058 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5058, with linked reader references where each row is available.